Message from the Head of School

I would like to welcome you to the website of St Margaret College, Zabbar Primary A. In its pages you will find information about the school, which caters for approximately 500 children of ages ranging between 3 and 7. I hope that the content and the photographs that we have included on our website will give you a taste of what it is like to be part of our school. Our teaching staff and support staff are committed to working with parents and children collaboratively to best meet the needs of our learners. Our children are involved in a variety of educational activities that engage them in meaningful learning. We try our best to promote learning through problem solving and critical thinking in our educational programmes. Every effort is made by our dedicated staff to help all children reach their full potential. Zabbar Primary A is a positive learning community where everyone is committed to working for the success of all children. It is a school where we all enjoy learning together.

The Head of School of Żabbar Primary A would like to inform all parents who reside at Żabbar and whose children were born from 1st May till 31st December 2016 (both dates included) and who would like to register their children for the October 2019 intake that they may do so by collecting an application form from the School from 9.00a.m. till 1.00p.m.

On behalf of the Founders and Members of the Lisa Maria Foundation, we are writing to invite you to participate in a seminar being organised by the Foundation on Friday 23rd November 2018. The seminar, entitled THE ‘CHILD’ IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, is being held at the ‘Olympia Suite’ Dolmen Hotel, Qawra between 09:00 and 13.00. Her Excellency, the President of Malta will open the seminar. The Hon. Minister for Education and Employment will also address participants. Registration starts at 08.30 and arrangements for free parking, on a first come first served basis will be offered to participants. Refreshments and a light lunch will be available at the end of the seminar.

The seminar will focus on the importance of listening to young children and ensuring their perspectives are taken into consideration in decision-making processes, especially in aspects which have a direct impact on their wellbeing. In addition to a key-note presentation by Prof Noirin Hayes, work-shops will be organised to give participants the opportunity to discuss young children’s meaningful engagement and participation. A full programme of the seminar will be circulated closer to the date.

If you are interested in joining us for the seminar please confirm your attendance by not later than Thursday 15th November 2018, by sending an email to Mr Joseph Borg<joe.borg@lisamaria-foundation.org>. Should you require any further information do not hesitate to contact us.

We look forward to meeting you at the seminar.

Kind regards

Joseph Borg, CEO

Valerie Sollars, Member

The Lisa Maria Foundation

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SUPERTMATIK Mental Maths is a worldwide mathematical challenge for pupils aged 6 to 15 and aims to develop and consolidate their mental mathematics skills. This competition promotes interest in mental mathematics and encourages students to improve their skills in mental calculations through playing a game.

This year, this competition was open for 6 year olds (Year 2 pupils) for the first time. Zabbar Primary A, participated in this online challenge and it has been a huge success.

Before the online final, students from different classes competed against each other in order to have the school champion, first runner-up and second runner-up. These three finalists participated in the Grand Online Final and out of 11,550 competitors from all over the world;

Kelsey Spiteri (Year 2.1) placed 6th

Nicolai Mangion (Year 2.1) placed 7th

Liam Bonnici (Year 2.5) placed 10th.

A very big well done to Kelsey, Nicolai and Liam who placed with the top 10. We are so proud of your talent in mental mathematics.